Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Transportation All Things that Go!

 Transportation All Things that Go! 

Preschool Storytime Sept. 2, 2022 



READ:

On the Go Awesome By Lisl H Detlefsen 

Honk! Splat Vroom! By Barry Gott 


Hi Hello and How are you? Song 


Egg shaker songs: 

Its bitsy Spider

Come along and sing with us 


Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Dinosaurs Theme # 2

 Dinosaurs Theme # 2 


That's what Dinosaurs Do By Jory John

Dino Pajama Party By Susie Wallmark





Rhymes and Songs 












Can't Wait to Celebrate Song By Jim Gill Most Celebrated Songs CD https://www.amazon.com/Jim-Gills-Most-Celebrated-Songs/dp/B07XW6TJWY/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2BCNNI9AHVOGN&keywords=jim+gill+cd&qid=1661876215&sprefix=jim+gill%2Caps%2C95&sr=8-2

ABC song with clapping hands or stomping feet to keep rhythm for kids

Itsy Bitsy spider with musical egg shakers 

Silly Dance Contest Song By Jim Gill Most Celebrated Songs CD https://www.amazon.com/Jim-Gills-Most-Celebrated-Songs/dp/B07XW6TJWY/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2BCNNI9AHVOGN&keywords=jim+gill+cd&qid=1661876215&sprefix=jim+gill%2Caps%2C95&sr=8-2

Use dancing scarves along with Silly Dance Contest Song


Games and Activities for Playtime 

Counting and color sorting Dinosaurs 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09J85MGWB/ref=sspa_dk_detail_1?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B09J85MGWB&pd_rd_w=qjwaz&content-id=amzn1.sym.3481f441-61ac-4028-9c1a-7f9ce8ec50c5&pf_rd_p=3481f441-61ac-4028-9c1a-7f9ce8ec50c5&pf_rd_r=0BG2AW3Z3BVBWCYZEB9W&pd_rd_wg=Zngmm&pd_rd_r=a8f20279-25fc-4188-ae2f-ac5747db7938&s=kitchen&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWxfdGhlbWF0aWM&smid=AI7ZHGGSSP5P8&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyNUwwRFFJM1pJUU41JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDk1NTY1QjJPMzVIN1cyVlUmZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMDUwMTczNTFPWjY3SVgyRjc0VTgmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWxfdGhlbWF0aWMmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

Dinosaur Puzzles set of 7 for Toddlers and Preschoolers 

Amazon.com/TOY-Life-Dinosaur-Educational-Preschool/dp/B09993VCCB?pd_rd_w=etAQA&content-id=amzn1.sym.deffa092-2e99-4e9f-b814-0d71c40b24af&pf_rd_p=deffa092-2e99-4e9f-b814-0d71c40b24af&pf_rd_r=TAYG5GF6ZHD076AFJVF9&pd_rd_wg=wPPLo&pd_rd_r=33ec6567-527b-451d-b0b9-a0381b772162&pd_rd_i=B09993VCCB&psc=1&ref_=pd_bap_d_rp_1_i

Alphabet Matching Dinosaur Bucket https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BFLLHZ8/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Dinosaur Lacing Cards 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YT1R792?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details


Want more recommendations?- here is my older blog post all about Dinosaurs link here 


Sunday, July 24, 2022

Jellyfish Theme

 Jellyfish Theme 



Show a picture of Jellyfish and ask if they know where it lives? We are going to share about Jellyfish and other ocean animals in our stories today at storytime!

This theme fits perfectly with the Summer Reading 2022 Oceans of Possibilities Theme! 

Books:


Here comes the Ocean By 

Just Be Jelly By Maddie Frost 




Songs and Rhymes:

Bubble, bubble bubble, bubble POP! Fish Song

One little red fish swimming in the water, swimming in the water, swimming in the water.

One little red fish swimming in the water, bubble, bubble, bubble, bubble pop.

(Hands make fish motion of swimming in the water, make bubbles that float to the top, clap hands above head)

Two little yellow fish swimming in the water, swimming in the water, swimming in the water.

Two little yellow fish swimming in the water, bubble, bubble, bubble, bubble pop.

Three little green fish swimming in the water, swimming in the water, swimming in the water.

Three little green fish swimming in the water, bubble, bubble, bubble, bubble pop.

Four little blue fish swimming in the water ,bubble, bubble, bubble, bubble pop.

Five little purple fish swimming in the water, bubble, bubble, bubble, bubble pop. 

 inspired by  https://jbrary.com/

https://www.amazon.com/Cant-Wait-to-Celebrate/dp/B07WWCGGNX

1. If your happy and you know it (clap hands, stomp feet, shout hooray)


2. We can’t wait to celebrate #2 (Jim Gill  CD)


3. Itsy Bitsy Spider Song with (Egg shakers) 


4. Shake your sillies #13 (Raffi CD - green disc #13 ) (use with egg shakers )


5. Silly Dance Contest # 8 (Jim Gill CD) with color scarves 


CRAFTS & COLORING


Paper Plate Jellyfish http://learncreatelove.com/paper-plate-jellyfish-craft/

Tips: I used half paper plates (cheaper the better uncoated) and had childrens color the backgroud with crayons. 


Used stickers eyes from Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Black-Eye-Stickers-roll-1000/dp/B00LNI9VBW/ref=sr_1_7?crid=283TF5GGSYT4W&keywords=sticker+eyes&qid=1658697661&s=arts-crafts&sprefix=sticker+eyes%2Carts-crafts%2C104&sr=1-7

Then we glued 5-6 paper strips (originally for weaving crafts) in bright colors to make the tenacles https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I7E31J8?ref=nb_sb_ss_w_as-reorder-t1_ypp_rep_k0_1_16&amp&crid=3REM3Y3C0S21N&amp&sprefix=paper+weaving+st


Jellyfish Coloring Sheets 

https://iheartcraftythings.com/jellyfish-coloring-pages.html



Monday, July 4, 2022

Starfish and Sea Stars Theme 2022

 Starfish and Sea Stars Theme 2022 


Perfect for the summer and preschool storytime especially during this years Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Theme for 2022! I learned that Starfish and Sea stars are interchangeable names for Starfish in America.


Books: READ



Shine By Patrick McDonnell 

On Gull Beach By Jane Yolen 



Songs and Rhymes:

This is a tough category to find specific songs about starfish so I made them more about ocean and fish to correspond with reading about ocean creatures like Starfish!




Counting Starfish Song  Created by Stephanie 

(Use tune to 10 little indians)

1 little , 2 little , 3 little starfish

4little, 5 little, 6 little starfish

7 little, 8 little, 9 little starfish

10 little starfish in the ocean!

alternate ending) lay on the beach!









Baby Fish Song with you tube video By Dr. Jean Feldman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ja2_F5IC71A


Bubble, bubble bubble, bubble POP! Fish Song

One little red fish swimming in the water, swimming in the water, swimming in the water.

One little red fish swimming in the water, bubble, bubble, bubble, bubble pop.

(Hands make fish motion of swimming in the water, make bubbles that float to the top, clap hands above head)

Two little yellow fish swimming in the water, swimming in the water, swimming in the water.

Two little yellow fish swimming in the water, bubble, bubble, bubble, bubble pop.

Three little green fish swimming in the water, swimming in the water, swimming in the water.

Three little green fish swimming in the water, bubble, bubble, bubble, bubble pop.

Four little blue fish swimming in the water ,bubble, bubble, bubble, bubble pop.

Five little purple fish swimming in the water, bubble, bubble, bubble, bubble pop. 

 inspired by  https://jbrary.com/


Row Row Row your Boat song from Songs for wiggleworms CD https://www.amazon.com/Songs-Wiggleworms-Various-Artists/dp/B003HO0RQS/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3652HVVVXEXVD&keywords=songs+for+wiggleworms&qid=1656284105&sprefix=songs+for+wigg%2Caps%2C87&sr=8-2


Crafts & Activities 

Star Fish Templates for Counting Song or decorating as a craft

https://www.mommymadethat.com/starfish-template/


Blank Starfish template- https://buggyandbuddy.com/starfish-craft/

I printed this one and we glued tissue paper squares of multicolors all over it and it turned out beautiful! 

Coloring printable for large starfish https://coloringpage.eu/large-starfish-template/


Bubble wrap printed starfish craft https://www.ourkidthings.com/bubble-wrap-starfish-craft/



Sandpaper Starfish 

https://alittlepinchofperfect.com/starfish-craft-and-free-template-for-kids/

Photo credit to little pinch of perfect website

Sandpaper link 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00002N6FE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00002N6FE&linkCode=as2&tag=alitpinofpe09-20&linkId=767bdd8800b86548e6c1f3d444166ab8



Sunday, June 26, 2022

Sandcastles Theme

 

Sandcastles Theme




Books: READ

Jules VS the Ocean By Jessie Sima

The Sandcastle that Lola Built By Meagan






Songs & Rhymes & Finger Plays


Bubble, bubble bubble, bubble POP! Fish Song

One little red fish swimming in the water, swimming in the water, swimming in the water.

One little red fish swimming in the water, bubble, bubble, bubble, bubble pop.

(Hands make fish motion of swimming in the water, make bubbles that float to the top, clap hands above head)

Two little yellow fish swimming in the water, swimming in the water, swimming in the water.

Two little yellow fish swimming in the water, bubble, bubble, bubble, bubble pop.

Three little green fish swimming in the water, swimming in the water, swimming in the water.

Three little green fish swimming in the water, bubble, bubble, bubble, bubble pop.

Four little blue fish swimming in the water ,bubble, bubble, bubble, bubble pop.

Five little purple fish swimming in the water, bubble, bubble, bubble, bubble pop. 

 inspired by  https://jbrary.com/

Row Row Row your Boat song from Songs for wiggleworms CD https://www.amazon.com/Songs-Wiggleworms-Various-Artists/dp/B003HO0RQS/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3652HVVVXEXVD&keywords=songs+for+wiggleworms&qid=1656284105&sprefix=songs+for+wigg%2Caps%2C87&sr=8-2


Activities and Crafts 

Sandcastle Printable template 


Grab out a variety of blocks -- wood, foam, bristle blocks and let the kids have a few build time to create castles 

Wood Blocks colorful Melissa and Doug link from Amazon 


Bristle Blocks link to Amazon 

https://www.amazon.com/Teytoy-Bristle-Building-Blocks-toddlers/dp/B07T2PSZHJ/ref=sxin_15_pa_sp_search_thematic_sspa?content-id=amzn1.sym.b245e49f-68a4-4489-b1f9-81f4034255f5%3Aamzn1.sym.b245e49f-68a4-4489-b1f9-81f4034255f5&crid=1AX8L0S82NULU&cv_ct_cx=blocks+for+preschoolers&keywords=blocks+for+preschoolers&pd_rd_i=B07T2PSZHJ&pd_rd_r=1f10ce8d-9d9e-4a1f-bc2d-0864ab43eb7e&pd_rd_w=oOeh2&pd_rd_wg=vLhqd&pf_rd_p=b245e49f-68a4-4489-b1f9-81f4034255f5&pf_rd_r=79JS8NEQEQRTXARKRD69&qid=1656284488&sprefix=blocks+for+preschoolers+%2Caps%2C82&sr=1-1-a73d1c8c-2fd2-4f19-aa41-2df022bcb241-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUE2TTVBQlpLM1hZT1UmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA1NTUxMjkyN0hVWkJZNDBLVjVFJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTEwMzE5NjYxOUE2R0ZENUoyMkRBJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3Bfc2VhcmNoX3RoZW1hdGljJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==








Balloon & Balls Theme






Balloons & Balls Theme 

READ:

Ball & Balloon By Rob Sanders illustrated By Helen Yoon

The Bear and The Moon By Matthew Burgess Illustrated by Catia Chien


Skunk on a String By Thao Lam 

Bird, Balloon, Bear By Il Sung Na 

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Garbage Trucks and Trash Theme

 Garbage Trucks and Trash Theme ! 



TALK: Show a picture of a garage truck and ask what they do? Do we have an important job?


READ BOOKS:



Trashy Town By Andrea Zimmerman 

Smash, Mash, Crash There Goes the Trash By Barbara Odanaka 

I Stink! By Kate and Jim McMullan 

The Wheels on the Garbage Truck By Jeffrey Burton 

Vroom, Vroom Garbage Truck By Asia Citro and Troy Cummings




Songs And Rhymes:

Today is garbage Day song By Tami Finley from pinterest











Activities & Crafts:

Garbage truck coloring printable provided by enchanted learning.com

https://www.enchantedlearning.com/vehicles/garbagetruckbig.shtml


Printable Garbage Truck provided by Learn create love.com 

http://learncreatelove.com/garbage-truck-printable-craft/


Paper plate Garbage truck by Glued to my craftsblog.com

https://www.gluedtomycraftsblog.com/2017/05/paper-plate-garbage-truck-kid-craft.html


Teacher Pay Teacher Activities (these do all have a small fee attached)

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Browse/Search:garbage%20truck


Garbage Truck Activities and printables provided by the preschool tool box blog

https://thepreschooltoolboxblog.com/vroom-vroom-garbage-truck-large-vehicle-activities-for-preschoolers/